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Agriculture plays a significant role in Indian economy because of three focal reasons; firstly- for Indian Economy, secondly- the food security of the country and lastly- the people who are directly or indirectly depends on it for their livelihood. Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy and its contribution to GDP is also plays a vital role, moreover, it provides employment opportunities to the rural people in our country. Therefore, Agriculture is the governing factor for the growth and development of our country. Green Revolution created socio-economic imbalance in many regions of the country. The marginal farmers and landless farmers had not sufficiently empowered and gained from the Green Revolution. Many Indian farmers committed suicide in last 16 years due to the socio-economic diversification generated among farmers during Green Revolution. The latest wave of recorded suicide in human history is one farmer commits suicide in 30 minutes. Agriculture sector seemingly moving in the right direction, although there are huge socio-economic issues faced by the farmers with respect to Growth and Economic development of the country. This paper attempts to discuss the related issues in socio-economic development of the farmers and the cultivation practices in Mawkyrwat, South west Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya in India. It is based on available, primary and secondary data collection.